The purpose of the Program of Scholarships and Training of the

 ANNOUNCEMENT
OAS-China Scholarships 2013 The purpose of the Scholarship and Training Programs of the Organization of American States (OAS) is to
help the Member States in their efforts to achieve their objectives of integral development while supporting
the development of their human resources in priority areas of the Organization. With this purpose, the
Government of China, through the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), in cooperation with the OAS
Department of Human Development, Education and Culture is offering partial scholarships to citizens of OAS
member states to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies in China in any field of study available to
international students starting in September 2013. The China Scholarship Council (CSC) is responsible for
the enrollment of international students and carries out the routine management of Chinese Government
Scholarship Programs.
CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
Categories of Applicants
Bachelor’s degree students
Master’s degree students
Doctoral degree students
Chinese language students
General scholars
Senior scholars
Duration of
Studies
4-5
2-3
3-4
1-2
1
1
Duration of Remedial Chinese
Language Training
Academic Years
1-2 college preparatory courses
1-2
1-2
none
1
1
Duration of
Scholarship 1
4-7
2-5
3-6
Up to 2
Up to 2
Up to 2
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
It is strongly recommended that all applicants have a good command of the English language.
Chinese institutions of higher education generally use Chinese as instructional language. Applicants with no
command of Chinese are generally required to take Chinese language courses for 1-2 years before their
major studies.
Undergraduate programs are instructed in Chinese. Applicants with no competency of Chinese are generally
required to take Chinese language courses for 1-2 years before starting their academic programs. Only by
passing the examinations after the college preparatory courses, students can start their university studies.
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1 year of Chinese language training is required for studies in the following fields:
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Duration of scholarship specified at the time of admission CANNOT be extended in principle. science, engineering, agriculture, medicine (western medicine), economics, management and law.
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2 years of Chinese language training are required for studies in the following fields:
literature, history, philosophy, and medicine (traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese herb medicine)
Some courses set for general scholars, senior scholars and postgraduate students in some universities may
be conducted in English. Please refer to the Directory of Chinese Higher Education Institutions.
Note: Students are not permitted, in principle, to change their subjects, institutions or the duration of study
specified in the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201).
PREPARATORY COLLEGE EDUCATION
According to the regulation of MOE, applicants for undergraduate studies leading to a bachelor’s degree in
the fields of science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and economics, are required to take a one-year
foundation courses (preparatory education). These courses include the fundamentals of Chinese language,
mathematics, physics and chemistry. Students who pass the examinations of foundation courses can start
their undergraduate studies on time, as specified in their Admission Letters. As stated in the chart above,
this preparatory period is contemplated in the scholarship.
Tianjin University, Nanjing Normal University, Shandong University, Beijing Language and Culture University,
Huazhong Normal University. Tonji University and Northeast Normal University are the institutions
designated by CSC to offer the foundation courses in the 2013/2014 academic year.
BENEFITS OF THE OAS-CHINA SCHOLARSHIPS 2
1. Registration, tuition, laboratory experiment, and internship fees. Costs of the laboratory experiment or
internship beyond the university’s arrangements should be covered by the student.
2. Basic learning materials fee that covers the necessary learning materials required by the host institution.
Other materials shall be the expense of the student.
3. Accommodation on campus, in shared dormitories and bathrooms. Students who wish to be provided
with private accommodation will have to specifically request this at the time of their application and
cover the costs themselves.
4. Living monthly allowance provided to students by the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan
per month):
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Undergraduates: CNY 1,400 Yuan
Chinese language students: CNY 1,400 Yuan
Master degree students, general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan
Doctoral degree students, senior scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan
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The provision and payment of all scholarship benefits, together with all arrangements necessary for assuring the Scholarship Recipient is able to complete his/her intended course of studies in China, are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Government of China, except for the visa, travel to and from China, and certain course materials, which are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Scholarship Recipient. Therefore, the acceptance of a scholarship shall imply the Scholarship Recipient’s waiver of any and all claims against the OAS, its organs, and its personnel, that may arise in relation to the scholarship, the benefits thereof, and his/her presence in China under the scholarship, and if asked, the Scholarship Recipient will reaffirm that waiver in writing. 2
Scholarship holders shall receive their monthly allowance after registration. New students who register
before the 15th of the registration month will receive the full amount of the living allowance of that
month. Those who register after 15th will receive half amount of that month. Scholarship recipients will
receive an additional living allowance equivalent to 15 days, after the graduation date set by the
university. The allowance will be terminated the month after the student suspends, drops, or completes
his/her studies. Monthly allowance covers school holidays and can be received during or after the
holiday break. For those students who do not register on time without permission from the university,
leave for non-health reasons or are absent from the university for over a month, the allowance will be
suspended for one month.
Students who have to suspend their studies because of serious health reasons should return to the
home country and cover their own airfare. The living allowance will be suspended at the time of
departure. With the university’s approval, the scholarship status can be reserved for a maximum of one
year. The scholarship will be terminated for those who suspend their studies for other reasons.
5. An initial Accommodation Allowance: After registration the following lump sum will be paid upon arrival
in China:
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CNY 1,000 Yuan for new students who will study in China up to six months
CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China for one academic year or more
6. Outpatient medical service and a Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International
Students in China fees. Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense in the
institution’s hospital or the hospitals entrusted by the institution. The students should pay for a certain
percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s relevant regulations. Comprehensive Medical
Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by MOE (Ministry of Education
of China) to scholarship students in case of serious hospitalizing and accidental injuries. The institutions
or the entrusted medical assistance agency provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and
claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the
stipulated insurance articles. The claim of individual student will not be accepted by the insurance
company.
7. Inter-city travel subsidy (each for coming-in and leaving China). Scholarship students are supposed to
choose the nearest port to their admitting institutions for inter-city travel and a hard-seat train ticket
(hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for new scholarship students transferring from
the port of entry in China upon registration to the city where the admitting institution or Chinese
language training institution, preparatory education institution is located. Transportation will also be
provided for students transferring from the Chinese language training institution or the preparatory
education institution to the city where the university is located, as well as for students transferring from
the city where the institution is located to the nearest port for departure upon graduation. Expenses for
food during the trip and excess of baggage are the responsibility of the student.
IMPORTANT THE STUDENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COVERING:
1. Some of the learning materials
2. Roundtrip air tickets.
3. Student visa fees 3
Note: Students might be charged some set-up fees upon arrival in China (i.e student ID card, internet, rent
deposit, residence permit, bank account, etc). It is recommended that students bring between US $300
and $500 to cover those settlement expenses while the first scholarship disbursement takes place.
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CSC will issue a certification letter that selected candidates must take to Consulate or Embassy of China to obtain proper travel visa. 3
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
 Be Non-Chinese citizens
 Be citizens or permanent residents of an OAS Member State.
 Be in good health to successfully undertake and finish the program of study.
 Return to their countries of origin and reside there for at least two years upon completion of the
program of study in China.
Education background and age limit:
 Applicants for undergraduate programs must have senior high school diploma with good academic
performance and be under the age of 25.
 Applicants for master degree programs must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
 Applicants for doctoral degree programs must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
 Applicants for the Chinese language program must have senior high school diploma and be under
the age of 35.
 General scholar candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be
under the age of 45, and may study all majors except the Chinese language.
 Senior scholar candidates must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate
professor or above, and be under the age of 50.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. The merits and overall credentials of the applicant, including academic and/or professional experience
will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
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The quality of the written essays including how well candidates explains the impact they believe
their studies will have on their institution/community/country,
For graduate student candidates:
o the candidate’s university grade point average (GPA) and class ranking which should be
considered superior by his or her country/institution
o academic papers, writing and art works published
The level of completeness in the required documentation and the detail put into the preparation of
the application.
The quality of the recommendation letters which attest to the candidate’s ability to perform and to
succeed as a scholarship recipient. The references should additionally describe what contribution and
impact the recommender believes the candidate will have on the institution/community/country.
2. The potential and commitment of the candidate to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to the
development of the sponsoring country.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The applicants shall apply to the OAS (working closely with the Embassy of China in the USA and the Office
of the Permanent Observer of China to the OAS) no later than Friday, April 12th, 2013. Applicants may
refer to the relevant authorities for details. Application materials will not be returned regardless of the
outcome of the application process.
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APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truthfully and correctly and must submit copies
for each.
Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship. This form must be, filled in Chinese or in English, and
is available at http://laihua.csc.edu.cn/inscholarship/jsp/student/StudentLogin.jsp Please see
the “guidelines for applicants” for assistance during the application process.
1. Highest diploma obtained (notarized photocopy). If applicants are university students or already
employed, they shall also provide proof of enrolment or employment verification documents. Documents in
languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
2. Transcripts: applicants for undergraduate studies are required to provide a notarized copy of senior high
school transcripts. Applicants for the other categories of studies also need to provide relevant notarized
transcripts from previous degrees obtained. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be
attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
3. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 200 words for undergraduates, no less
than 500 words for scholars). Detailed research plan (additional paper can be attached) is required for
graduate studies applicants or scholars for advanced studies. PLEASE WRITE AN ANALYTICAL ESSAY AND
DO NOT COPY A LISTING OF THE PROPOSED COURSE CATALOGUE OFFERINGS.
4. Applicants for master or doctoral degree studies and senior scholars must submit two letters of
recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors. Applicants who apply in China
for master or doctoral degree studies must submit the Admission Notice or Invitation Letter issued by the
targeted university.
5. Applicants for music programs are requested to submit one CD recording of the applicants’ own work.
Applicants for fine arts programs must submit one CD recording of the applicants’ own work (including two
sketches, two color paintings and two other works).
6. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the legal documents of their legal guardians in China.
7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (issued by Chinese quarantine authority and only for
those whose period of study in China lasts up to six months) filled in English. The medical examinations must
cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without
the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital and a sealed photograph of the
applicant will be considered invalid. The medical examination results are valid for 6 months. All applicants
are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration when determining the time to take the medical
examination.
The above materials must reach the OAS no later than Friday, April 12th, 2013 at:
Organization of American States
Department of Human Development, Education and Culture
1889 F Street, N.W., 7th floor
Washington, DC 20006
Att.: OAS-China Scholarships
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SELECTION OF INSTITUTIONS AND SPECIALTY
Applicants may choose one academic program and up to three institutions as personal preferences from the
list of Chinese higher education institutions designated by MOE. Please check the Directory of Chinese Higher
Education Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program
(http://www.sino-education.org/cmt.doc)
&
Academic
Programs
or
the
website
of
CSC
(http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/programsearchen.aspx 4 ) for details. Applicants are required to fill in their
preferences of institutions and academic programs strictly in accordance with those listed in the Directory.
SELECTION PROCESS AND NOTIFICATION OF AWARD
1. CSC will assess all the application documents and CSC reserves the right to make necessary adjustments
to the proposed institutions, specialties and duration of study. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the
academic institutions and they will forward their nominations to CSC for agreement. Applications will be
regarded as invalid and will not be accepted, if they fail to meet the enrollment requirements or if the
application documents are incomplete.
2. If overseas applicants for degree programs with exemption of examinations are academically ineligible to
the proposed programs, the institution reserves the right to decide the academic program they could attend
or whether to give them conditional offers for their proposed programs. Students who attend Chinese
language courses prior to their university study or those who attend the college preparatory program must
pass the university entrance examinations or other examinations required before they start their major
studies. Students attending the college preparatory program, who fail to pass the required examinations
within the allotted period will finish studying in China as a language student, hence they will not begin their
undergraduate/graduate course of study in China.
3. Applicants are required to enclose the relevant admission notice from Chinese Higher Education
Institutions, if they have one, in the documents submitted to the OAS. Scholarship applicants academically
accepted by Chinese HEIs will be officially awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship with the approval
from CSC.
4. Students are required to sign their Admission Notice, if they have no objection with the placement, and
are not permitted, in principle, to change their specialties, institutions or the duration of study specified in
the Admission Notice.
5. The OAS will conduct a pre-selection process in mid April 2013.
6. The CSC will conduct a final selection from April to July 2013.
7. The OAS will officially announce the scholarship awards in mid July 2013, and will forward
Admission Letters and Visa Application Forms for Study in China (JW201) to the selected candidates starting
in July 2013.
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Only programs that have the red star (*) are in Higher Education Institutions admitting international students. 6
Information and Questions
All pertinent information is available at China Scholarship Council website:
http://en.csc.edu.cn/
For information about eligible universities and programs visit:
http://www.sino-education.org/cmt.doc &
http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/programsearchen.aspx (only programs marked with *)
For further information or assistance please contact:
Mrs. Lu Yanliu: [email protected] – Telephone number (202) 495-2151. 7